Google finally releases Gboard for Android

Back in May of this year, Google released Gboard for iOS — a new keyboard with integrated Google search (you can share the search, too), GIF search, emoji search, and glide typing. Sadly, it hasn’t been available on Android — until now. The Gboard APK just leaked online, so you can get it right away.

Now, it’s important to note that some of the Gboard features were already available in Android. The glide typing has been around since…forever (ok, since version 1.6.20). However, the Google search, GIF search, and emoji search were all new features at the time. With Android version 7.1.1, GIF search came to the Google Keyboard. But for those of us who won’t be getting Android 7.1.1, this is a great solution. Check out the link below for the APK!

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Ian is an Editor at YourTechExplained, where he loves exploring the latest in the Google universe. When he's not buried in words, Ian can be found trying to find a cool new shot for his job as a videographer.

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